There is a popular saying that Uganda is good at making good policies/plans but poor at implementing them. However, information about Uganda�s policy/plan making record, let alone its implementation performance, is scanty. What has informed the verdict that Uganda�s policies/plans are good? And what exactly is Uganda�s implementation record? Is it as bad as many people believe? If so, what are the key factors behind this implementation challenge? Specifically, what are the different approaches to successful industrial policy implementation that could help to guide the front-line implementers of Uganda�s industrialisation agenda to ensure that the intentions of the Government of Uganda (GoU) are turned into results? In short, how can industrial policy failure be avoided?